The former Monaco prospect, much to the delight of United fans, seemed far happier to be on the scoresheet this time around, and he took to Instagram after the game to share a photo of himself pointing to the club's badge on his shirt, which could well suggest that he set to stay put.

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His lack of opportunities under Mourinho have not gone unnoticed by the fans, who have been clamouring to see him start games after his amazing debut campaign under Louis van Gaal a couple of seasons ago.

He has been linked with loan moves to Tottenham and Inter Milan so far in the window, but we may well have seen a turning point in the forward's situation.

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